Butch was born to Edward and Margarette Simmons, second of four children and eldest boy. After graduating from Pocatello High School in 1956, he served in the US Navy. He married Barbara Havin on June 27, 1959. Their marriage later sealed in Salt Lake LDS Temple, and they raised 5 girls and 2 boys. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings including: Stake Mission President, Counselor in a Bishopric and Young Men's President (which was his greatest love). Ed enjoyed mountain biking, snow skiing, working out and repairing cars. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially camping in Island Park at Macks Inn. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Elmer and Treva Havin, his sister Joan Clawson, his son Scott Simmons, and his triplet grandsons Brandon, Nicholas, Joshua Clark, and great-grandson Fisher Betty. He is survived by his wife, 2 siblings Robert (Diane) Simmons, Cheryl (Ralph) Sherwood. His children Debbie Simmons, Lynda (Michael) Clark, Pam (Brent) Carlson, Denise (Craig) Perkins, Becky (Jim) Burmester, and Doug Simmons. 18 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral services held Friday April 29th at the LDS chapel at 300 E. Chapel St
Butch was born to Edward and Margarette Simmons, second of four children and eldest boy. After graduating from Pocatello High School in 1956, he served in the US Navy. He married Barbara Havin on June 27, 1959. Their marriage later sealed in Salt Lake LDS Temple, and they raised 5 girls and 2 boys. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings including: Stake Mission President, Counselor in a Bishopric and Young Men's President (which was his greatest love). Ed enjoyed mountain biking, snow skiing, working out and repairing cars. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially camping in Island Park at Macks Inn. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Elmer and Treva Havin, his sister Joan Clawson, his son Scott Simmons, and his triplet grandsons Brandon, Nicholas, Joshua Clark, and great-grandson Fisher Betty. He is survived by his wife, 2 siblings Robert (Diane) Simmons, Cheryl (Ralph) Sherwood. His children Debbie Simmons, Lynda (Michael) Clark, Pam (Brent) Carlson, Denise (Craig) Perkins, Becky (Jim) Burmester, and Doug Simmons. 18 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral services held Friday April 29th at the LDS chapel at 300 E. Chapel St
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